Terrell Davis is right about Murray

[KB1122]

So it wasn't just me, then.

 

[links18]

Murry has no vision what so ever, and that is an extremely important facet for a RB. At least Dunbar has shown the ability to make sharp cuts with his head up and looking down the field. And his fumble today was VERY close. It was worth a shot to challenge it. Hell, let's even see if Randle can Handle (pun intended) some touches. I'm not sure Murray is the answer, even if we had better run blocking, which I admit was pretty damn atrocious today.

Fair enough. But the attitude toward Murray around here has sure flipped since 2011 when he was the second coming of Emmitt.

 

[EPL0c0]

Murray runs to contact. For some reason he seems to love trying to hit people when he should try to avoid them. I don't think it's vision as much as it appears to be a decision to try and hit someone else.

I do hestitate to blame the Oline for the running issues because of this. But there's no way to really know. Dunbar looked ok on that one run...but then he fumbles.

 

[Hoofbite]

I still like Murray.

I really wish he'd get off whatever high he gets from hitting people. It's great when you're pinned against the sideline but when you're in the open you don't need to hunt for someone to hit.

 

[khiladi]

The new whipping boy...

 

[Everson24]

Yeah Murray's games this year made me remember this article that I read a while back on the Landry Hat. I remember most everyone thought that the writer was way off base with his evaluation of Murray but today it seems to hit the nail on the head.
http://thelandryhat.com/2013/07/14/demarco-murray-isnt-the-answer-at-running-back/

 

[DuceizBak]

I still like Murray.

I really wish he'd get off whatever high he gets from hitting people. It's great when you're pinned against the sideline but when you're in the open you don't need to hunt for someone to hit.

Lmao. I just pictured Murray having a smile on his face as he runs into a concussion.

 

[links18]

The new whipping boy...

Running backs get about three years here to become Emmitt or they get labeled a "pile magnet," etc. Of course, this offensive staff thinks so highly of the running game that they cut the FB they signed as a free agent just one year before.

 

[Zman5]

Murray did his best running with a FB. Maybe he just needs someone to find a hole to run through.

 

[jazzcat22]

Isn't it a penalty to lower your head?

I think only if outside the tackle box

 

[iceman117]

DO NOT sign Murray to a long term deal!

Focus on the OL, DL and DB.

Runners, aside from AP are a dime a dozen.

very easy decision, Murray will not be here long

 

[big dog cowboy]

DO NOT sign Murray to a long term deal!

Focus on the OL, DL and DB.

Runners, aside from AP are a dime a dozen.

AP hasn't looked like anything special this year.

 

[Zekeats]

I agree........if this guy doesn't get a serious neck injury in the next 2 years he dodge a lot of bullets.......at least Julius Jones used to run into the back of his lineman with his head up

 

[Iron_Man]

I want Randle in. He knows how to hit the hole and cut. A new concept to the Cowboys running game.

I

have to agree. Murray has been very disappointing to me. Little to no wiggle with him. He must think he's the second coming of Earl Campbell. Clearly he isn't.

 

[MonsterD]

The new whipping boy...

He is,but TBH I was even complaining about him some after that Rams game he had the giant run in, that was one of the worst run defenses ever in the NFL, ever. I think that was a false hope by many fans.

 

[cwbysone]

I think maybe this zone blocking scheme isn't a good fit for him. He was an effective runner running behind a fullback. He's more of a one cut running back with limited vision... IMO

 

[alohawg]

It's Felix Jones fault, duh, Murray is the man, pffft, we all know that, it's all we heard for TWO years......LOL

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

It didn't take long for Murray to join the ranks of Julius Jones, Marion Barber and Felix Jones as a whipping boy for the fan base. Murray might not be Emmitt Smith, but this team has no commitment to the running game anyway.

THIS!

 

[Cowboy06]

This team needs to draft a RB in the 1st or 2nd round if I understand everyone correctly. Or is it that they don't know how to draft a good RB? I think it's a little of both, but I would like a RB coach to get in his head to teach him to run to daylight, if not him then someone else. Also, I am not a fan of Tanner...fumble prone.

 

[Doomsay]

Murray has no vision and he is costing us. There were sveral runs where he lowers head into the pile when a cut would result in big yardage.

He isnt the answer. Runs to darkness.

FWIW, I watched the game with two x div II running backs and they said the EXACT same thing. They were huge Cowboys fans, but critical of his performance since his last injury.